2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Automatic Transmission Problems
- 27
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- transmission failed · 6 records
- transmission problem · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Mechanical
Transmission failure on 2002 tahoe.first failure around 17,000 miles. Fixed under warranty. Second failure little over a year later. Fixed under warranty. Third failure little over a year later. Dealer fixed, but said they paid for it. Fourth failure little over 2 years later. I have read about defective sun gear in transmission and that they were never taken out of service. Gm would not replace the transmission and…
ODI 10394117
Automatic Transmission
1) no events leading to trans failure 2) no reverse, no 3rd or 4th gear 3) rebuild transmission. *tr
ODI 10207576
Automatic Transmission
I have had my chevy tahoe for just over 2-1/2 years. During this time, my transmission has failed twice. The same part also broke prior to my owning the vehicle. Three times the same part has failed yet my vehicle has little over 55,000 miles on it. It had approximately 40,000 the last time it was repaired. I have sought assistance from gm to get the transmission fixed but was flat denied any type of support. I feel…
ODI 10206013
Automatic Transmission
I had a maintenance service performed on my 2002 chevy tahoe at the carl chevrolet dealership in san jose, ca. A minor transmission service was included with this service. They replaced the filter, performed a visual inspection of the transmission and replaced 4.5 quarts of transmission fluid that was removed for filter replacement. I picked-up my suv and drove it home. There was a slight delay in shifting, but this…
ODI 10166373
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a used 2002 chevy tahoe from grand auto, northglenn co, at the end of may 2005. I drove the car for 4 months, putting on ~11,000 miles. On oct 16, 2005 i was headed to dinner with two other people in the car. I turned right on to 95th st heading south. There were cars coming behind me, but there was plenty of room for a proper acceleration to cruising speed without in-convincing the other drivers. As i…
ODI 10140126
Automatic Transmission
Power train - transmission 2002 tahoe 1) upon starting the vehicle, will not engage in reverse and engine revs as if still in park or neutral. Place back in park several times -- or wait 30-60 seconds to engage. 2) intermediate slippage in low gear upon acceleration at low speeds or from stop. Engine briefly revs then engages. *jb
ODI 10138414
Automatic Transmission
Transmission will not shift into reverse, had vehicle towed to chevy dealer, where they repaired. Said it was caused by defective sun gear sheild / reaction shield. Drove fine for approximately 11 months, then same exact problem once again.
ODI 10126700
Automatic Transmission
Hear a klunking noise everytime the transmission shifts, then a whining noise when pressing on the gas, and a noticeable change in the transmission... Then you realize you have no reverse.
ODI 10122402
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Structure · Visibility
Chevrolet tahoe 2002, transmission failure. *bf the consumer purchased a vehicle that once had a transmission problem, the consumer was told the transmission problem had been fully corrected. The consumer then found out that the transmission was never fixed and the vehicle has been in the shop for a total of 3 times. Not only was the vehicle slipping, slow to shift and exhibiting a noise when shifting from park to…
ODI 10113843
Automatic Transmission
While driving 40 mph up a hill the planetary gear failed. As a result, the vehicle produced a loud pop and grinding noise from the transmission. The consumer states the gear will no longer engage into reverse. Please provide additional information. *jb
ODI 10105493
Automatic Transmission
Consumer complained about a transmission problem. Consumer had transmission replaced on 3 separate occasions. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who offered a gmc loyalty certificate in the amount 0ff $1000.00 towards a new vehicle purchase. *ak the consumer stated that her transmission was removed 6 times and replaced 3 times. The transmission slipped and the vehicle stopped. Gm was uncooperative to resolving the…
ODI 10105342
Automatic Transmission
The consumer was unable to place the vehicle in reverse. The dealership informed the consumer that the transmission failed. *jb
ODI 10099025
Automatic Transmission
Consumer stated transmission failed three times. . First year that consumer had the vehicle he had to replace transmission. Then, exactly one year later the same thing happened. Currently, transmission failed again. When consumer stopped at a traffic light vehicle moved a little and started to shake. Finally, it stopped doing anything. Consumer felt he purchased a lemon. *ak
ODI 10067534
Automatic Transmission
Transmission disengaged from engine while driving. On several other occassions the vehicle failed to move upon depressing the accelerator, after a few seconds the vehicle would jerk and take off.*ak
ODI 10061904
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle turned off at 15 mph, causing the steering wheel to lock, and consumer was unable to control the vehicle. Taken to dealer for inspection, and it was determined that the transmission needed top be replaced for the third time.*ak
ODI 10105347
Automatic Transmission · Steering · Tires · Tread/Belt
Transmission shifting hard,only 26,000 miles. Ttook to dealership and was told second and third gear was gone. They rebuilt those gears. Pick tahoe up and within a hr it was doing the same thing. Return to dealership next day, was told it was pump sticking. Replace that. Pick back up and within a hr did the same thing. Return vehicle and they decided to replace for new transmission. A week later it has now starting…
ODI 10056445
Automatic Transmission
I was stopped at a red light in the afternoon on the day in question. Once the light turned green, i pushed the accelerator on to hear a whining/slipping feeling out of the engine area. This has happened at least 2 times on different days.*ak
ODI 10065689
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 tahoe that just turned 41k miles. I experienced on a few occasions while accelerating from a stop that the vehicle seemed to lose acceleration for a second or so before re-engaging and resuming normal acceleration. Problem was definitely transmission related. This same incident happened to me but this time the engine revved, acceleration diminished, and loud banging tumbling metal noise was heard. Ends…
ODI 10039067
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed. Part has been repaired three times; however, problem still exists. *ak
ODI 10039318
Automatic Transmission
Transmission problem on my 2002 chevrolet tahoe. *nlm
ODI 10016562
Automatic Transmission
Approximately 10k miles on 2002 tahoe, vehicle would not go into reverse, and transmission, failed, was told by dealer that only part of transmission needed fixed. Now at 40k miles roughly 2 years later and out of warranty, same problem happened, what will gm do for me???*jb
ODI 10102779
Automatic Transmission
Transmission fails to function appropriately when going from a stopped position to forward or reverse. In reverse position, loud grinding noise is heard. In forward, vehicle hesitates before finally moving forward. This has been to dealer for repair 3 times. First repair revealed front thrust shim with too much end play; transmission assembly was rebuilt (manufacturer refused to replace), thrust washer replaced and…
ODI 10010831
Automatic Transmission · Mechanical
Transmission went out oct-02 @ 21,000 miles, would only replace 1 part, transmission went out again may 13,2003 @ 31,000 miles, this time i was told all parts in transmission were destroyed and dealer wanted to fix broken parts and put back in. It got very frustrating at this point....called toll free number at chevrolet and got no where, they think i'm stupid, i pay more than $40,000 for a brand new vehicle and…
ODI 10018827
Automatic Transmission · Foundation Components · Rotor · Wheels
Transmission takes 30 seconds to shift to second gear. Vehicle has been taken to dealer twice, cannot remedy the problem.*ak after the second attempt, the transmission was replaced. The vehicle still makes noises as if the transmission was not adjusted correctly. The vehicle also doesn't run the same. It feels as if the vehicle loses power. There is a scraping noise that is heard from the rear wheels. The brakes…
ODI 8012146
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle service record-vin #[xxx]purchased '02 tahoe oct. 2001 & in dec. '01-problems began 12/5/1 mi. 968 vehicle to connell chev. Hard to move shift lever thru positions; very stiff. Rt. Rear of vehicle sits higher than left. Rear. 2/28/2-mi. 3,432 vehicle in for various problems. Told service writer transmission would shift into second gear while sitting at stop light. You press on throttle to accelerate, vehicle…
ODI 10065638